****Jews are a political force in this country in much the same way that Evangelical Christians are. AIPAC is a very effective lobbying group, which has a political agenda. It has nothing to do with religion.***
Then don't identify them by religion.
The point truly is - and I see this again and again at this board - is to put the conservative Jews on the defensive.
That's not the way to welcome people to our side.
Of course they do. Falwell, Robertson, Bob Jones Universlity, etc.
The point truly is - and I see this again and again at this board - is to put the conservative Jews on the defensive. That's not the way to welcome people to our side.
I don't know why you perceive that to be the case. You seem to feel it is your obligation to defend the indefensible. Just because most Jews are liberal should not make you feel defensive about your religion or conservatism. It is not about religion, but political views. I presume you identify yourself as a conservative because of your political views. As far as I am concerned, your religion is irrelevant.